Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16,975, John Ford, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Ford, John Ensign, Rhoda (Former widow)
N 16,975
CONTENTS

Albany 3147
J. T. Stevens Octo 7 1836-
Rhoda Ensign, who was wife of John Ford
died on the 4. May 1800
Mercer Co. in the State of N. York
was a Private in the company commanded Captain Allen of the regt. commanded Col. Vose for the Mass.
for 2 years
scribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of Dec. 1839 and sent to B. P. Johnson Rome, N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. '39 680.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 1 st Dec. '40 40.00
$720.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, A. Vol. 2. Page 213
who of l who by by line
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DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the Act of Congress of the 4th July, 1836
State of New York, } ss. County of Oneida.
On this 2 nd day of March 1838 personally appeared before the Subscribers a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said county, Rhoda Ensign a resident of Westmoreland in the county of aforesaid, aged 82 years, who being first duly sworn according to the law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 4, 1836: That she was formerly the widow of John Ford who was a Revolutionary Soldier of the United States - and who served in the Revolutionary Army according to the best of her information and belief as follows - That he enlisted in the year 1781 at Pittsfield Mass. in Captain Noah Allen's Company, in the first Massachusetts Regt. of which Joseph Vose was Col. Elijah Vose Lieut. Col. and Joseph Pettengall Major, and that he continued to serve in that Company and in Capt. Jeremiah Miller's Company until October 25 th 1783 when he was discharged from service having served for two years and more. The said John Ford was in various other services but the particulars of the same this deponent cannot give.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Ford on the 15 th day of September in the year seventeen hundred and seventy eight ; that her husband, the aforesaid John Ford died on the 4 th day of May 1800; and that she had remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereunto annexed. Since his death married one
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before
Jacob Ensign , who died about twenty years since, and that since the death of the said Jacob Ensign she has remained a widow as will more fully appear by the proof hereunto annexed. That her marriage with John Ford was performed at Pittsfield Mass.

by Esq Goodrich, as will appear by the proof hereto annexed - That her maiden name was Rhoda Mervy - That she has no record of her said marriage, nor any knowledge that any record was made of the same.
The above declaration taken before the subscriber Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Oneida Because the said Rhoda Ensign from the infirmities of old age is not able to appear personally in Court.
her Rhoda X Ensign mark
3. printed lines want 1 st page
The said Rhoda Ensign not able to write her name by reason of bad ity or infirmity
W. Mervy Chief Judge of Oneida Co. Courts

State of New York Oneida County
Thomas Ford of Witmoreland in said County being duly sworn - deposes and says that he is well acquainted with Rhoda Ensign named in the foregoing paper, that she was formerly the widow of John Ford who was a Revolutionary soldier of the United States, who is deceased - That after his death the said Rhoda Ford married one Jacob Ensign who has been dead about twenty years and that since his death, the said Rhoda Ensign has remained and still does remain a widow
Sworn and subscribed this Thomas Ford 2nd day of March 1832 before me
Wm. M. Story Judge of Oneida Co. Courts
I certify that the above named Thomas Ford who is a man of truth & veracity and credibility appeared before me this day and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit -
Wm. M. Story Judge of Oneida Co. Courts

Clerks office
Oneida County ss
I James Dean Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Pomroy Jones before whom the annexed declaration & affidavit were taken is a Judge of the County of Oneida and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and the signatures are in his proper handwriting. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand at the hall of office this 12 th day of March 1838.
James Dean Clerk.

State of New York County of Onondaga
Be it Known, that on this 26 day of September A. D. 185 6 before me, the under- signed, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared He
resident of Westmoreland in said County, and made oath according to law that he is son & heir at the identical Rhoda Ensign (Onondaga) whose name, under Act of 1832  as a wife has been placed on the Revolutionary Pension Roll at the rate of $80. Dollars per annum. for the services of her first husband John Ford her line That he is credibly informed that the said Pension may and ought to be increased from its commencement and during its continuance; that he directly interested as a claimant in said increase, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint Joseph T. Stevens my said Agent , of Washington City, my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of myself sole heir of J d Rhoda for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or INCREASE OF PENSION that may be due; and for the purpose of establishing additional service by the soldier for whose military duty in the Revolution the aforesaid Pension was granted, I hereby authorize my said Attorney to apply for and obtain from State archives or other sources, certified proofs of such service. To examine all papers or documents in relation to said service, on file in the Departments at Washington City or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my benefit the Certificate for INCREASE which may be issued in satisfaction of said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at the Pension Agency of this State; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Agent and Attorney shall lawfully do in the premises.
Thirles Fox
Sworn to, Subscribed and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said Theresa Ford to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged, in whose claim I am in no wise interested.
Jay Bathurst Just. of Peace
State of

Rev. War Section Record Division
March 28, 1932.
Mr. Harry L. Neall, 933 Fifth Street, Eureka, California.
John Ford Yr. 16975
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 18 th ultimo, you are advised that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to Samuel Ensign or Hulda Ensign.
The pensioner in the Census of Pensioners of 1840 in the town of Verona, Oneida County, New York was Rhoda Ensign. She was pensioned on account of the services of her first husband John Ford. She afterwards married Jacob Ensign, but it is not stated that he was a soldier of the Revolution.
Very respectfully,
W. L. G. Gardner Commissioner.

Rev. Pension.
Washington D.C. 29 th Sept 1856.
Sir
I have the honor to enclose your Power of Atty. to my self. from Rhoda Ensign (Mrs Rhoda Ford) Widow of John Ford - a Pensioner I think under Act of 1836. - in the State of New York.
It is claimed that John Ford - was in service in the 1 st Mass. Regt. & employed as a Carpenter. & paid at the rate of $20. per Month. - That the Paymaster who paid him was. — Eggleston & that the accounts of Pay Master Eggleston. - are on file in the Pension Office.
Will you please inform me if this statement is correct. - as appears from the Records on file.
Very respectfully J. S. Stevens
Hon J. Minton Court of Pensions Respect.

Rhoda Lord

3302
Mrs Ensign
Under act' 1836. + '39
R.P. Johnson
Agnt
Rome
Onida Co
N.Y.
Hon. N.P.T. Senators
X 3302.
Rhoda Ensign formerly widow of John Ford N.Y.
vol. 2. at 304 81-83 88:80
Married 5 Sept. 1778
Husband died John Ford died 4 May 1800
Saw list of Pay roles Capt. Adams company Col
 Vote Reg'd 11. 25  12   23. 25  3   24 - 0 
Admitted
Private 12 mo 365 days Paid old 2 years $80

John B. Root of Pittsfield in the County of Berkshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age do depose and say that I have been for the last twenty eight years and am at the present time the Town Clerk of Pittsfield aforesaid, and have in my office all the Books of Record of the said Town of Pittsfield and further do depose and say that no record of the Marriage of John Ford & Rhoda Mary is to be found in the said Books of Record
the word "Clerk" interlined before signing
John B. Root Town Clerk of Pittsfield
Berkshire, ss.
Pittsfield, February 10th 1838. County of Berkshire & State of Massachusetts. Then personally appeared John B. Root Esquire, the signor of the above affidavit by him subscribed and made solemn oaths that the same is true, I further certify that I am well acquainted with said Root, and that he is a man of truth & veracity, and that in my opinion full faith & credit ought to be given to said testimony. M. R. Lamson Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Berkshire, ss.
I Charles Sedgwick Clerk of the Judicial Courts within & for said County do certify that to Matthew B. Lanchon Esq before whom the above Affidavit was taken is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly commissioned & qualified that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the Court at Concord this 10th day of Feb. 1838. Charles Sedgwick Clerk

Joseph Tucker of Senox in the County of Berkshire & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age, depose & say, that Jeremiah Egleston Esq. late of said Senox deceased, who was formerly a Paymaster & Agent of the first Massachusetts Regiment in the Revolutionary War, & a Pensioner under the law of 1818, left in my possession some old Revolutionary Books, and among which I find in his own hand writing (as I sincerely believe) the pay roll of the first Massachusetts Regiment & on said Roll I find the name of John Ford who it appears by said Roll was in the year 1781 & 1782 a Private in Capt. Noah Allen's Company and in 1783 in Capt. Jeremiah Miller's Company of the first Massachusetts Regiment of which Regt. it appears by said Books that Joseph Vose was Col. Elijah Vose junr. Col. and Joseph Pittingill Major & that the said John Ford was discharged October 25 th 1783.
And further say that I was well acquainted with said Egleston & familiar with his hand writing — And further say not
Jos. Tucker
Berkshire Ss. Feb y 10 th 1838. Further above named Joseph Tucker came before me & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed. & I certify that I am well acquainted with said Joseph Tucker & know him to be a man of truth & veracity & a credible witness.
Wm. Tucker Justice of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Pulaski
I Charles Sedgwick Clerk of the Judicial Courts for said County do Certify that Wm. S. Tucker before whom the foregoing Affidavit was taken, is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly commissioned & qualified, & that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas at Lenox this tenth day of February A.D. 1838.
Chas Sedgwick Clerk

State of New York County of Chemung
Charles Goodrich, Minister of Gospel, residing at Havana, in said County, being duly sworn doth depose and say, That he is of the age of sixty years, That he is the son of Charles Goodrich, who formerly resided in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. And that said Charles Goodrich was for many years a Civil Magistrate, Justice of the Peace, and from having read his commissions, I have no doubt he was such Magistrate in the years 1778 and 1779. And further that I distinctly recollect to have seen, among my father's papers, a Record of the Marriage of John Ford to Rhoda Merry in his own hand writing, and that I have lately made a careful Examination of the papers left by my father, but cannot find said record. That some years since burned some old papers, left by my father, but have not been able to find said record as above stated, and I consider it therefore probable, that said record may have been among them. for until Enquired of lately, for said record I did not consider it of any value, and should not have been likely to have preserved it, had I seen it among those old papers which were burned, and which I did not consider of any value.
And the said Charles Goodrich further says, that from his Boyhood he has been acquainted with the widow of said John Ford, who is now the widow of Jacob Eddy. That the deponent lived for many years within a mile of said John Ford and his wife, and was well acquainted with

them and their Children and that he has no doubt whatever that they were regularly married by his said father.
Sworn and Subscribed Before me this Seventh day of January 1839. And I Certify that the said Charles Goodrich is a Clergyman and a man in every respect worthy of all Credit J. C. Robinson Justice of the Peace
State of New York Chenango County ss. officis J. C.
I Isaac Baldwin Clerk of said County do hereby certify that at the day of the date of the above certificate the said J. C. Robinson was a Justice of the Peace duly elected and qualified to act as such that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice & verily believe the signature above purporting to be his to be genuine.
Given under my hand and offi- cial seal this Tenth day of Jan'y. AD 1839.
Isaac Baldwin

State of New York Onondaga county ss
Samuel Merrig of Palermoa in Said County being duly sworn deponeth and saith that he is eighty years of age that he was well acquainted with John Ford formerly of Pittsfield, Berkshire County Mass and during the Revolutionary War. That the Said John Ford was married to his Sister Rhoda Merrig, by Rev. Goodrich in the Month of September 1778, and that I was present at the Marriage which was at the house of the Said Rev. Goodrich in Pittsfield Mass that the Said John Ford died about 38 years since and that Rhoda Ford that the Said Rhoda Ford has remained his widow for several years. and that the Said Rhoda Ford married one Jacob Insign and that he died about 20 years since and has remained a widow ever since. his death. And that Said Samuel further says that that he knew of the Said John Ford's Service in the Revolutionary War Army after the Marriage for a considerable period of time a much time years and this deponent believes nearly three years but cannot state particularly the names of the officers and that he was regular- ly discharged from the Service and Returned home to his family near the close of War and that I once saw a discharge which he had from the Service but which has been lost or his destroyed. Samuel T. Merrig mark

Oswego County ss
The within named Samuel Merry to me known as a man of truth and veracity personally appeared before me this 22 d day of February 1838 and made oath to the foregoing Affidavit
Sworn & subscribed this 22 d day of Feb 1838 before me Alvin Alborn J.P.
State of New York Oswego County Clerk's Office To I. Wheeler Barnes, Deputy Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that at the date of the above Sworn and affidavit Alvin Alborn before whom the same was taken was a Justice of the peace in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verify believe the signature to said Sworn to be genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, this the 23 d day of February A.D. 1838.
W. Barnes, Dep. Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Secretary's Office August. 29 th 1839
I hereby certify that the Books and documents relating to Military services in the War of the Revolution which remain in this department, have been carefully examined, and that the name of John Ford who is alleged to have served in Capt. Allen's Company, Vose's Reg t . cannot be found thereon.
In testimony of which I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State.
John C. Biglow Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Apr 20 N.Y.
Baker case of Rhoda Ensign
FREE
Hon J. L. Edwards Gov. Perkins Washington

Home Oneida Co. N.Y. April 15. 1839.
Hon. J. L. Edwards Sir.
I regret that I am obliged to state the attendance which Mrs. Ensign made application to which these papers refer.
Mrs. Rhoda Ensign an applicant under the act of 1836. — formerly a widow of John Ford
The enclosed Certificate from the Secretary of Massachusetts shows that Ezra Woodcock was a magistrate at the time the marriage took place. This was procured agreeably to the request of the dep. and will I hope prove satisfactory.
Return are most respectfully requested to the Subscribers.
I am very Respectfully Your obed Servt
Benj. P. Johnson

Washington 21 Feby 1889
James L. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions,
Dear Sir, The enclosed papers were sent to me some days ago and were mislaid and neglected. Will you, if consistent with your official duties, cause them to be examined so that I may be advised of the results before I leave the City on the 4th of March next?
With Great Respect Your obedt. Servt. Chas. Mayhew Jr.

Rev. P. Johnson Esq Rome (Oneida Co) (N-York)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, March 29. 1829.
I hereby Certify, That Charles Goodridge of Pittsfield was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Berkshire during the whole of the Years 1778. and 1779.
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John D. Bigelow Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Sci's Office
Boston. March. 28. 1839.
There is no evidence in this office of the service of John Lord. Our rolls are in the Pension Office at Washington.
Your money is enclosed, - returned
A.P.B.

Hon. A. P. Fallmadge Senate Ms.

Lenox, April 27 1838
Rev. P. Johnson Esq Sir
My father (Joseph Tucker) makes me to say to you that the Books & papers of A. Eggleston late Paymaster R. were left in his hands for safe keeping, and that he cannot find them to the war office - They are large books &c. He thinks the affidavit which he made sometime ago, ought to be sufficient to satisfy the Hon Commissioner of Pensions.
Respectfully Yours
M m S. Tucker
Copy
I certify the above to be a true copy of a letter from M m S. Tucker to me
R. P. Johnson

1795. 923 Fifth Street, Eureka, California, February 18, 1922.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir ;-
In the Census of Pensioners of the Revolution taken in 1840 under the list of Oneida County New York and in the Town of Verona (page 90 of the printed report ) the name of Hulda Ensign appears aged 85 years.
Will you kindly give me the information upon which her pension was granted, particularly the name of her husband and the place and time of his service in the revolution.
The census of 1790 gives Samuel Ensign as living in Whitestown in Oneida County and this Samuel in 1796 established his rights to part of the property belonging to the Susquehanna Company of Connecticut settlers who held lands in the Wyoming Valley Pennsylvania from which they many of them had to fire after the massacre in 1778. There was a younger Samuel Ensign born circa 1761 who served in the Wyoming company of the Continental service. The census of 1800 for Oneida Co, N, Y, also gives this Samuel Jr. To prove our right to admission to the daughters of the Revolution it is necessary to know definitely the husband of Hulda Ensign.
Thanking you for the information I am
Yours truly
Harry L. Neace

Re WIDOW, &c.
1922 Feb. 28 Harry L. Hall that there is no Huldah Ensign of Onida Co. N.Y. etc.
File No. 16975
Rhoda Ensign Former Widow of John Ward On Nov. 1892
Act: July 4 th 86
Index:—Vol. a , Page 218
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Home . N.Y.
September 2 o 1889
Under act of 1856
Dear Sir,
Enclosed is Certificate of Secretary of State of Massachusetts in the case of Rhoda Ensign, as required by your letter of August 10. 1889.
It appears from this Certificate that there is no evidence on their files as to the service of John Ford in Col. Vols. Regt. —
In this state of the case, will not the testimony of Mr Tucker that the name of John Ford is on the rolls in his possession as having served in 1881 & 1882 in Capt. Cook Allen Company be sufficient which accompanied Mrs Ensign's declaration. I'm sure already proof in the department that the service as stated by Mr Tucker in Capt Jeremiah Allen's Co in 1883 was performed, and can there be any reasonable doubt as to the whole term of service, having been performed.
I hope Mrs Ensign will receive her Certificate, the proof being such as I should hope would be satisfactory.
I have the honor to be
Most Respectfully,
Your obed Servt
Henry P. Johnson
Hon J. H. Edwards Comm Pension

Sept 6.
ny Adolphus Rhoda Ensign,
FREE
Hon J. S. Edwards Comm Peazons Washington

X N. York Rhoda Ensign
Let Hon. A. P. Telford
March 24: '38
to same June 12, '38.
to Hon. Silas Wright 1. March '39
to D. P. Johnson 10. August '39
to same 31. Oct. 1839
Acts July 1836 & 1837

Rhode Ensign for wid of John Ford
14th Dec 1836
Hon J. Minot Court of Pensions Present

Dec 6.
My Mrs. J. A. Edwards Low Pension Washington.

Home - N.Y.
Nov 21. 1839
Hon J S. Edwards Esq.
In answer to your letter of 21 st inst in relation to Mrs Rhoda Ensign's appl n for a pension - I have the honor to inform you that the Records left in the care of Joseph Tucker Esq have been forwarded by the Hon Geo. A. Briggs Member of Congress from Berkshire, who will present them to you for examination.
The References are Book No 1.
Pages - 9 - x 29
Book No 2. Pages - 20
Returns are respectfully requested to the Subscriber.
I am Your obed Serv t
Most resp t
Henry P. Johnson

History.
John Foss was a Qu. Artillery in the 1 st Mass. Reg. & being a first rate horseman, he was put upon service as such during most of his 3 yr. enlistment & it is believed that he was paid as such $20. per month — instead of 6½ dollars, which was payable to him, The Paymaster was — Eggle- ton, & his large book of record has been sent to Washington, & will show pay of S er John. —

Addison left 22 nd Feb Rhoda Ensign
NY. H. S. Wright Jr.
Com. desir. immediate attention to this case.

John Ford enlisted 1781 at Pittsfield Mass under Captain Noah Allen, Col Joseph Vose, Lt Col Elijah Vose, and Major Joseph Pattenale, Also in Captain Jeremiah Miller's Co, to 25 October 1783 - 1 Mass Regt

Hon. J. Edwards Cust. of Pensions

For evidence of John Ford's Services, See
Book No 1. page - 9 ÷ Do - - 29 ÷ Do No 2 - 20. ÷
÷ mark these in margin
NY
annu Ford N.Y. due at 35-
No 5351- let. aug 17 th B.P. H. L.

John Ford N.Y.

1 st Mass. Reg t . Pay Roll. Capt Allen 1781
"John Ford pri. Jan 7 1781. 11 mo. 25 days. "John Ford " Jan 1. 1782 12 " Book 1 John Ford " 1783 9 25 " p 9 & 29 33 20 Book 2 e 20.
The above was copied from the original Pay Roll kept by Azariah Egleston. Paymaster & Agent Original declaration of John Ford 1833
1779 2. Mr Wood. Colchester July 1780 4. May Walbridge 1782 8. Capt Bull Colchester 1781 1. 12. at New London Bo

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Mat Mar 21.
W.
J. L. Edwards Esq
Board of Pensions
Pension Office
Hon. A. P. Fallledge Senate U.S.

Power of attorney from Richard A. Moseby To Mr. Hoban Clarke

Know all men by these presents that I Richard H. Mosely of Mecklenburg County Virginia attorney in fact of Thomas and Mary Ellis of North Hampton County North Carolina only him at law of Lieut John Ford late of the Army of the Revolution by virtue of the authority and power in me vested by their Power of Attorney duly executed and now in possession of William Gordon of the County Land Office Bureau do hereby constitute Matthew Allan Clarke of Washington my substitute as pro- vid for in said Power of Attorney to ask demand and receive a Warrant to be issued in favour of said hims from said County Land Office and the same to surrender to the Treasury Department for the purpose of obtaining scrip thereon and the said scrip when so received to sell assign and transfer and finally to execute said Power of Attorney and all powers therein by vested in me as I could do mine I personally present.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand Seal this 19 th day of January 1835
Richard Mosely (S ea ) Attorney in fact of Thomas and Mary Ellis.

District of Columbia } ss.
County of Washington, } Be it remembered that on this twenty third day of January Eighteen hundred and thirty five, personally appears before me the sub- scribed a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Richard H. Mosby, of Frederickburg County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and acknowledges the foregoing instrument of writing to be his act, and the within named Matthew H. Blair Clarke, to be his lawful attorney for the purposes herein declared.
Charles H. Washington, J.P.

June 18, 1940
an BA-J/AWF John Ford B.L.Wt. 2143-200
Mrs. Henry Bright Stanford Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James Drane, born 1720, of Maryland, died 1784, and the Revolutionary War record of John Ford who was a lieutenant in the North Carolina Line, died about 1803, in Shelby County, Kentucky.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension or bounty land found based upon service of James Drane under any spelling of the surname.
The data which follow were obtained from claim for bounty land on account of the service of John Ford in the Revolutionary War. There is no claim for pension on account of his service in that war. This is the record of the only John Ford found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office, who served with the North Carolina troops.
John Ford was born and reared in Halifax County, North Carolina. The date of his birth was not given, nor are the names of his parents shown.
John Ford entered the service in 1778 and was a lieutenant in the North Carolina until the close of the Revolution. line to the
He died about 1794, place not stated. He left
as one of

no children and but one sister, Mrs. Mary Watson, who died, date not stated, leaving but one heir, Mary Ellis, wife of Thomas Ellis, both of Northampton County, North Carolina, in 1834.
Mary Ellis applied December 31, 1834, and was allowed two hundred acres of bounty land on Warrant No. 2143, on account of the service of John Ford, Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.
If you desire information in regard to the location of the bounty land referred to above, it is suggested that you apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, and cite the following data:
Warrant #2143- 200 acres- issued April 11, 1836.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

May 1, 1931.
Mrs. George C. Clement 204 East 3rd Street Cameron, Texas.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section AWF:ILL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the records of this bureau, that John Ford was born, date not stated, and raised in Halifax County, North Carolina. He entered the service in 1778 and was a lieutenant in the North Carolina Line until the close of the War of the Revolution.
He died about 1794 leaving no children and but one sister, Mrs. Mary Watson, who died, date not stated, leaving but one heir, Mary, wife of Thomas Ellis.
Mary Ellis applied December 31, 1834, and was allowed 200 acres of bounty land on Warrant No. 2143 on account of the services of Lieutenant John Ford in the War of the Revolution.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
June 12, 1926
G. L. Ford 5900 Llano Ave Dallas, Texas
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the records of this Bureau, it appears that John Ford, who was born (date not stated) and raised in Halifax County, North Carolina, entered the service in 1778 and was a Lieutenant in the North Carolina Line, until the close of the War of the Revolution,
He died about 1794 leaving no children and but one sister, Mrs. Mary Watson, who died (date not stated) leaving but one heir, Mary, wife of Thomas Ellis. Per Said Mary Ellis applied December 31, 1834 and was allowed 200 acres of bounty land on Warrant No. 2143 on account of Lieutenant John Ford's services in the War of the Revolution.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to any Major Lyles, who served in the Continental Army, from North Carolina.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
Did by miss Vidon

awj. July 10, 1933.
Mary L. Ford, 2010 Crocker St., Houston, Tex.
Madam;
In response to your letter of May 16, 1933, I have to advise you that from the records of this Bureau it appears that John Ford, who was born (date not stated) and raised in Halifax Co., N. C., entered the service in 1778, and was a Lieutenant in the North Carolina line until the close of the Revolution.
He died about 1794 leaving no children and but one sister Mrs. Mary Watson who died (date not stated) leaving but one heir, Mary, wife of Thomas Ellis. Said Mary Ellis applied Dec. 31, 1834 and was allowed 300 acres of bounty land on Warrant No. 2143 on account of Lieut. John Ford's services in the Revolution.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

4r Section
Written first. I succeeded in this class by mmr
mmr
June 15, 1922
Mrs. Louise F. Rowan 3010 Crocker Street Houston, Texas.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 1st ultimo, you are advised that from the records of this Bureau it appears that John Ford who was born ( date not stated) and raised in Halifax County, North Carolina entered the service in 1778, and was a Lieutenant in the North Carolina Line until the close of the Revolution.
He died about 1794 leaving no children and but one sister Mrs. Mary Watson who died ( date not stated ) leaving but one heir Mary, wife of Thomas Ellis. Said Mary Ellis applied December 31, 1834 and was allowed 300 acres of bounty land on Warrant No. 2143 on account of Lieutenant John Ford's services in the Revolution.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Ch'd 10-1-1922 - not used as he was and in claim Lee Hartman's Register think he was D 16-1-1922

Stanford. Ky.
May 8. 1940.
Veterans Administration, Washington. D.C.
I am writing to ask if my  one  and John Ford was a pensioner. He died in Shelby Co. Ky in 1803. He enlisted in the Revolution from Charlotte N. Carolina as Ensign 3 rd  D. C.  Unit  Regt N.C. 1778. Was also Lieu. in 3 rd N.C. Line 1781. His name last appears on the records in 1783, as the War Dept. states. His home was in Newberry District S. Carolina during the Revolution. If he was a pensioner, does it mention his wife. I wish to know this because of the D. S. R. And is there a record where he received bounty land based upon military service. Also do the records show James D  Drane  Drane was a Revolutionary pensioner, and did he receive bounty land for services. James Drane was born 1720, died 1784, and his wife's name was Elizabeth. He lived in Prince George Co. Maryland, and died in Prince Geo. Co. Maryland. He served as a member of committee of inspection for Prince Geo. Co. Also a coroner of Prince Geo. Co. Maryland. And is his wife's name mentioned. Thanking you, I am yours truly, Mrs. Henry R. Benjett. Stanford. Ky.

201 E-3 rd Street Cameron, Tex. Mar 27-1931
Bureau of Pensions General Land Office Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:- Have you any record of a John Ford - probably a Major who was cited for bravery for getting a message through to General Washington at Valley Forge? He was under Genl. Lincoln at the siege of Savannah Ga, also at the battle of Camden Aug 16-1780. He died in Greenville district S.C. age 45 years. At one time lived in Spartanburg Wis S.C. I wish this evidence of service in order that Mrs Nannie Moody may become a N.A.R.
Respectfully,
(Mrs) Geo L Clement Life Regent, Sarah M c Colla Chap. N.A.R.

Oct 11 - 1926 -
Gen'l Pensions Office,
Washington, D. C.
Will you kindly let me know if you have a record of service in the Revolutionary War, of Tobias Boite, of South Carolina. I have no record of date of birth, but he died in 1801, in Shelby Co. Ky. He married Jane Ford in S. C. no date of marriage, but first child was born in S. C. 1787.
Also, will you give me Revolutionary service of John Ford (son of John Ford) - born about 1750. Charlotte, North Carolina,
I have heard that his name appears on records last 1783 -
Did either of these apply for a pension.
If so, please send me a copy of the application or Pension claim -
Any information concerning these two families will be thankfully received.
Very truly yours -
Mrs. Georgie Hopkins Ford - 1516 Ave. H, Galveston, Texas,
Answered Dec 9 - 1926

MR. AND MRS. C. L. FORD DIRECTORS
5900 LLANO AVENUE DALLAS, TEXAS
April 23, 1926
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am trying to become a member of the "Society of The Cincinnati". My father tells me that Lt. or Captain John Ford from North Carolina was his great grandfather and that Major Lyles was also his great grandfather on his mother's side. Both of these men were in the Revolutionary Army. I am sure that the records at that time are incomplete but will appreciate it if you will let me know if you have any record of either of these two men.
Very truly yours,
C. L. Ford
CLF:EM

Hartford Ct. Jan 25 th 1926
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please give me a statement of the Revolutionary record of John Ford, Lieut. in the Third North Carolina Line.
Our records show that he was an Ensign in North Carolina militia, Nov 30 th 1778 and was

Taken prisoner in Charleston, South Carolina, May 12 th 1780.
Was his wife granted a pension of 20. can you give me her maiden name. Her surname was Mitchell -
Very Respectfully,
Mrs McHenry Holbrook Hartford Tg.
Ans. Mch 6-1926
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17W.E.
2010 Coocke St., Houston, Texas. May 16, 1923.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me a copy of the pension claim of Jesse Spencer, who served in the Revolutionary war from Virginia, and who afterwards removed to Wayne Co., N. C.
I particularly wish

all information in regard to his family as well as his military service.
Also, please send me the same information in regard to John Ford, who served as ensign and lieutenant in the Third N. C. Regiment from Charlotte, N. C.
Thanking you in advance for your courtesy, I am
Respectfully, (Miss) Mary Louise Ford

2010 Crocker St. Houston, Texas.
May 11, 1922.
My dear Sirs:—
Will you kindly inform me if Ed  near Johnson of Albemarle Co., Va who served in the Res. War drew a pension. Also John Ford of Charlotte N.C. He was a Lieut in the 3 rd N.C. Line.

I think Ashlon Johnson was also a Lieutenant . -
Kindly send me copies of whatever information you have on these two men - & you will greatly oblige me.
Address
Mrs. Louise H. Rowan. 2010 Crocker St. Houston, Texas.

State of North Carolina } Halifax County } Fall Term 1834 }
At this court satisfactory evidence was adduced in open court to prove that Thomas Ellis and Mary Ellis are the only heirs and legal representatives in law to Lieutenant John Ford supposed to have been of the Tenth Regiment of the line in the service of the United States in the war of the Revolution. In testimony that the above is a true and faithful transcript of the records of my office I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 30 th day of November A.D. 1834.
M c H Pettway Clk By J. H. Simmsan D.C.

State of North Carolina
I Mark H Pettway Clerk of the Court of Pleas and quarter Sessions for the County of Halifax and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that I have examined the records of my office, and find that John Ford who was a resident of this County, and an officer of the North Carolina State line in the War of the revolution, left no last will and testament and further, it does not appear that any administration was ever taken out on his estate. In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office at Halifax this 31 st day of January 1834
M c H Pettway (Clk) By J. H. Hambley
State of North Carolina
I Reuben P Pierce Chairman, and presiding Magistrate of the Court of Pleas, and quarter Sessions for the County of Halifax, and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Mark H. Pettway, whose name appears to the fore- going Certificate, is, and was, at the time of signing the same, Clerk of the Court of Pleas, and quarter Sessions on which I preside; and that due faith, and credit is, and ought, to be placed to all his official acts as such. — Given under my hand, and private seal, (having no public seal of office) this 3 rd day of February 1834
Reuben P. Pierce Chair n

State of North Carolina } County of Northampton }
We Thomas Ellis and Mary Ellis Heirs at Law of Lieutenant John Hood do upon oath declare and testify, that to the best of our knowledge and belief the said John Hood did enter the service in the continental army some time in the year 1778 and served as a Lieutenant in the Tenth Regiment of the Line from the State of North Carolina in the service of the United States in the War of the Revolution until the close of the same. We further declare that we have ne- ver received a warrant for the Bounty Land pro- mised to the said John Hood on the part of the United States, nor do we believe that he ever received it, or transferred his claim to it in any manner whatso- ever. Therefore know all men by these presents that we Thomas Ellis and Mary Ellis aforesaid do hereby constitute and appoint Richard H. Crosby of Rock- ingham County Virginia to be our true and lawful attorney.

attorney for us and in our name to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, a Warrant for the quantity of Land due us, as aforesaid; and in our name said Richard St. Morphy as our attorney is impowered and fully authorized to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him for the special purposes above expressed
Witness our hands and seals this 31st day of December 1834
Test
J. B. G. A. P. B
Thomas Ellis
Mary Ellis
Seal
Seal
Personally appeared the above named Thomas Ellis and Mary Ellis subscribers to the foregoing declaration and in my presence acknowledged the Power of attorney thereto subscribed to be their act and deed.
Witness my hand and seal this 31st day of December 1834
J. B. G. A. P. B
Seal

State of North Carolina County of Northampton
In testimony that the above written Roderick B Gary is a magistrate authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments &c in the State of North Carolina at the above date and that his name subscribed to the foregoing certificate appears to be his natural signature. I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name and quality as Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Northampton aforesaid the 11th day of January A D 1835
Richard H Weaver Clerk
State of North Carolina Northampton County
I Samuel Calvert presiding Justice of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of the County of Northampton aforesaid, do hereby certify that Richard H Weaver, whose name appears to the above certificate, is and was at the time of signing the same, acting clerk of said Court, and that full faith and credit are due & ought to be given to his official acts as such, that his signature is in his proper handwriting, and that the seal annexed thereto is the lawful & proper seal of the office. Given under my hand & seal manual, having no seal of office this 11th day of January A D 1835
Samuel Calvert Clerk

John Ford N o 2143.

Appeared? } For the cause. i.

State of North Carolina } The affidavit of Halifax County } John Howson a citizen of the county of Halifax & state aforesaid taken to identify Lieut. John Ford, an officer of the North Carolina State line, in the war of the Revolution and to prove his legal representatives:
This affiant testifies & says, that he knew Lieut. John Ford, who was an officer in the Carolina State line on continental establishment. That he was born and raised in the county of Halifax & state aforesaid, and served as an officer in the service of the United States, to the close of war of the Revolution of the U States. And this affiant further states that Lieut. John Ford, left no children or heirs, at the time of his death which happened some forty years since since. He had but one sister, his sole surviving representative, the late Mrs. Mary Watson of the county & state aforesaid whose only surviving daughter & heir, is Mrs. Mary Ellis wife of Thomas Ellis who now resides in the county of Northampton & state of Carolina
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 30th day of Aug. 1834
John Howson Seal

Halifax County State of Carolina
This day personally appeared before us. Two of the peace for the County State aforesaid, John Howson a citizen of the County State aforesaid, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing Affidavit, and we further say that full faith & credit is due to the same. —
In testimony whereof we hereunto set our hands & seals this 30th day of Jan. 4. 1834
Henry Garrett J. Hawkins
State of North Carolina I Mark H. Pettigrew Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Halifax & State aforesaid do hereby certify, that Henry Garrett and J. Hawkins Esquires whose names are signed to the above Certificate and affidavit is (and was at the time of signing the same) acting Justices of the County aforesaid duly qualified, & that full faith & credit is due and ought to be given all their official acts. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office at Halifax this 31st day of January 1834. W. H. Pettigrew the
By J. H. Hambleton